used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His platform was “Fair play all around and a chance for all.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading His platform was “Fair play all around and a chance for all.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading POLITICS as such had never greatly interested Jeremy Robson.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
blatantadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪtənt/
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His platform was “Fair play all around and a chance for all.”
chessboardnounUS /ˈtʃesbɔːrd/
a checkerboard used to play chess
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
command with authority
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading His platform was “Fair play all around and a chance for all.”
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
finessenounUS /fɪˈnes/
subtly skillful handling of a situation
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His platform was “Fair play all around and a chance for all.”
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading POLITICS as such had never greatly interested Jeremy Robson.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading POLITICS as such had never greatly interested Jeremy Robson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His platform was “Fair play all around and a chance for all.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
insincerities
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From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading POLITICS as such had never greatly interested Jeremy Robson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
Jeremy
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From this reading POLITICS as such had never greatly interested Jeremy Robson.
lawmakersnounUS /ˈlɔːmeɪkərz/
plural of “lawmaker” — a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
as might be expected
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading POLITICS as such had never greatly interested Jeremy Robson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
and nothing more
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading His platform was “Fair play all around and a chance for all.”
platformsnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrmz/
plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
participate in games or sport
From this reading His platform was “Fair play all around and a chance for all.”
(of games) engaged in
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
POLITICSnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading POLITICS as such had never greatly interested Jeremy Robson.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
Robson
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From this reading POLITICS as such had never greatly interested Jeremy Robson.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
be seated
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading POLITICS as such had never greatly interested Jeremy Robson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading The trivial and blatant insincerities of party platforms offended a mind naturally direct and sincere.
unprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only, it dawned upon Jeremy, in this game it was the public that paid the stakes; the public which Jeremy intended that The Guardian should represent.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he saw the game played at the Capitol, it seemed to consist mainly in clumsy finesse directed to unprofitable ends, on the part of the lawmakers, back of whom sat the little tin gods of finance and commerce, as players sit back of the pieces on a chessboard.
